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About SBE Chapter 37
SBE Chapter 37 is a local, Washington, DC-based professional organization of friendly radio, television, and multimedia technology professionals. Our group includes local, national, and international network technicians, consulting engineers, electronics manufacturers, and Federal employees working in media and broadcasting positions. If that describes you, you’re welcome to attend one of our meetings or join our group!
Most of our members live, work, or have roots in Washington, DC or the nearby Maryland or Virginia Suburbs. We meet most months to exchange ideas, increase our skill levels, and (sometimes) just to socialize. Chapter 37 is part of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), the only organization devoted to the advancement of all levels and types of broadcast engineering. With nearly 5,000 members and 114 local chapters worldwide, the SBE provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the sharing of information to help media professionals keep pace with our rapidly changing industry. The SBE amplifies the voices of broadcast engineers by validating skills with professional certification, offering educational opportunities to maintain and expand those skills, and speaking out on technical regulatory issues that affect how you work.
Regardless of your area of broadcast interest, you are sure to find a warm welcome at the Washington DC Chapter of the Society of Broadcast Engineers. Please join us at our next meeting and try us out for size. We hope you will enjoy your visit.
SBE Chapter 37 Current Events
From: Inrush Broadcast Services
What: From Systems to Environments: Why Standards Matter Now More Than Ever
When: May 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Where: National Public Radio - Register Here
Address: 1111 North Capitol St. NE
Washington, DC 20002 United States
Sponsors: LAWO , Sublight Engineering PLLC , and Vertical Technology Services
Jay Tyler of Inrush Broadcast Services will discuss the industry’s shift from isolated broadcast systems to interconnected, standards-based environments, with a focus on the practical role of open standards such as AES67, NMOS, and SMPTE 2110 in building flexible and scalable infrastructures. Jay will discuss application-layer innovations and how these tools fit into next-generation broadcast workflows for connected facilities.
From: Sublight Engineering
What: RF Safety, Management, and Awareness
When: June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Where: WETA TV & FM - Register Here
Address: 3939 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206 United States
Sponsors: Rohde & Schwarz , Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers (AFCCE) , Vertical Technology Services , and Sublight Engineering PLLC
In conjunction with the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers (AFCCE), Matt Butcher of Sublight Engineering will present the FCC regulations, the background science and standards, how to manage sites where RF exposure levels may or do exceed limits, and how to be aware of and manage your exposure. This presentation may be used to qualify as training for RF awareness, required for workers who may be exposed to RF as part of their employment.
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- 2026 SBE Compensation Survey Now Open
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Each year, the Society of Broadcast Engineers, the association for broadcast and multimedia technology professionals, conducts a member recruitment drive. The drive calls on current SBE members to encourage their non-member colleagues to join the Read more… - SBE Sets 2026 NAB Show PlansThe Society of Broadcast Engineers will again exhibit and hold several events at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas. The final SBE event of the convention will be the SBE Ennes Workshop at the Read more…
- SBE 2026 Leadership Development Course Set for March 2-4
The Society of Broadcast Engineers will hold the 2026 SBE Leadership Development Course March 2-4, 2026, in Austin, TX. This three-day course is an intensive study of successful leadership and management, designed specifically for broadcast Read more…
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